Here’s what to watch for this week in the Big Ten — including the games of the week and players to keep an eye on.
Game of the week
Wisconsin (2-0) at No. 19 Alabama (1-1), 11 a.m. (ABC)
Wisconsin wanted to upgrade a defense that slipped into mediocrity last year. The Badgers have responded by shutting out Miami (Ohio) 17-0 and beating Middle Tennessee 42-10 in their first two games. Now comes a much bigger test.
Alabama lost at Florida State in its opener before rolling to a 73-0 victory over Louisiana-Monroe last week. Wisconsin hasn’t indicated whether Billy Edwards Jr. is healthy enough to play, or if Danny O’Neil will start at quarterback instead.
BetMGM Sportsbook has Alabama as a 20 1/2-point favorite. Wisconsin is 0-6 against Top 25 teams during coach Luke Fickell’s three-yea